PASCO PS-2204 Displacement Sensor - Manual (Page 4)

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PASPORT Displacement Sensor Setup
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If the object will be displaced both positively and negatively from its equilibrium
position, adjust the indicator so that the position of the measurement head when it is
in contact with the object is about halfway between the limits of the measurement
head’s travel. Press and release the ON/O button to zero the indicator when the mea-
surement head is at the equilibrium position.
Hardware Setup
The following three steps can be performed in any order.
1. Connect the cable of the Displacement Sensor (PS-2204) to the data port on the
side of the Digital Indicator. Turn on the indicator.
The connector on the Displacement Sensor cable fits into the Digital Indicator in only one way.
2. Connect the end of the PASPORT Displacement Sensor to a PASPORT interface.
3. If you will be using a computer, connect the PASPORT interface to the com-
puter’s USB port.
DataStudio Setup
If you will be using the PASPORT Displacement Sensor with a computer, install the latest version
of DataStudio first. Check the PASCO web site at www.pasco.com for information.
1. When you connect the PASPORT Displacement Sensor to the computer through
a PASPORT interface, the PASPortal window will launch automatically (if Data-
Studio is not already running).
2. Select Launch DataStudio in the PASPortal window.
A Digits display for displacement will open automatically.
3. Click to begin data collection.
You do not need to adjust the sample rate.
Xplorer, Xplorer GLX, and SPARK SLS Setup
If you will be using an Xplorer, Xplorer GLX, or SPARK SLS that is not connected to
a computer, connect the PASPORT Displacement Sensor to the interface and press
or to begin data collection.
NOTE: A green
light-emitting diode
(LED) on the Dis-
placement Sensor
flashes while the
sensor is connected
to a Digital Indica-
tor that is turned on.